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Bancroft, SD
Town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Population
16
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- Bancroft is about 5.7 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kingsbury County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,580
1,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.3M
FY 2026, $11,233 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Collins ColonyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| IroquoisCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Willow LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| De SmetCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| YaleTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Shamrock ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Pearl Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ErwinTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BryantCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Mayfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CavourTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Riverside ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ViennaTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake PrestonCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Fordham ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| CarthageCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, SD in?
- Bancroft is in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Bancroft, SD?
- About 16 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Collins Colony (4.7 mi), Iroquois (9.7 mi), Willow Lake (11 mi), De Smet (12 mi), Yale (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023